THE ASTON ADVENTURES
As part of our broad and balanced curriculum, we appreciate the importance of our children experiencing the joys of childhood and creating happy memories, whilst learning about the world around us and becoming active citizens.
Our children are encouraged to have fun, enjoy life and build their resilience. In our inclusive environment, we provide opportunities for our children to use their imagination and creativity by exploring our world, learning outside the classroom and developing important life skills alongside generating a love of life itself. In this way, our children develop an interest and fascination both of their own environment and of the wider world. Most importantly, the Aston Experience provides them with those moments of awe and wonder that simply cannot be forgotten – lifelong memories are made.
SHACKADELL CLASS
Go on a birdwatch
Climb ladders and trees
Swing on a tyre
Hug trees
Cloud watching
Build dens
Visit a wildlife park
Spend our own money at the
supermarket
Toast marshmallows
Make a birdbox
Planting bulbs to grow fruit and vegetables
Seasonal walks around the village
Visit an allotment
Build a bug hotel
Prepare Flash the tortoise’s hibernation box
Litter picking
Meet the police and fire fighters
Jump in puddles
PEARTREE CLASS
Have a popcorn party
Draw in chalk on the playground
Play Chinese whispers
Make shape pizzas
Read a book outside
Paint like a famous artist
Play follow the leader
Visit a museum
Get to know a tree
Help a plant to grow
Be detectives
Collect natural objects
Become eco-warriors
HAFFYDOWN CLASS
Explore an Anglo Saxon Village
Become plant detectives
Prepare and taste our own food
Travel back in time to meet a significant person
Play in the leaves
Make skeletons using sticks, leaves and other natural resources
Invent and become new characters
Debate our opinions and ideas
DANES & PUDDLEBRIDGE
Visit a museum
Learn how to save a life
Fly down a zip wire
Build a raft
Climb aboard an aircraft
Go star-gazing
Make a home for wildlife
Hide in the woods at night
Ride a bike safely on the road
Paint a glorious landscape
Make a pencil
Use a sewing machine
Lead prayers in church
Plan and lead whole school worship
Find our way with a map and compass
THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL
Perform on stage
Connect with the elderly generation – Sing at local care home
Care for our school dog (Miss Nellie)
Toast a marshmallow on a campfire
Write our own prayers for worship
Learn to play an instrument
Run a mile
Watch a film on the big screen
Compete on the sports field
Learn to look after God’s world
Swim like a fish
Worship in church
Enjoy singing our favourite hymns
Reflect upon our own lives and others through prayer
Read a map and compass
